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How Would Bond Prices Respond to a Fed Rate Cut?
As the anticipation builds for a possible rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) later this year, bondholders are naturally...
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Why Stock Investors Shouldn’t Worry About Election Results
If you are viewing the upcoming presidential election with trepidation, you are in the majority among investors. Betterment reports that...
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Hold Steady: Why Fixed Income Should Remain a Key Player in Your Portfolio
In today’s market, it might be tempting for investors to pivot away from fixed income assets in favor of equities. This is equivalent to...
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NYCB's 45% Plunge: A Stark Reminder of Lingering Regional Bank Challenges
The recent 45% drop in New York Community Bancorp’s (NYCB) stock is a visible signal that problems within regional banks are still...
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Year-End Tax Optimization for Investors: A Guide to Smarter Savings
As we approach the end of the year, it is a crucial time for investors to take a close look at their portfolios and make smart decisions...
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The Israel-Hamas War: Short-Term Fluctuations vs. Long-Term Investment Strategy
The escalating confrontations between Hamas and Israel are causing understandable concern worldwide. A recent PBS/NPR survey revealed...
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Why Now Is the Time to Stand By Bonds
In the ever-fluctuating world of finance, there's always an investment vehicle that stands out. Despite the recent wavering of...
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6 Reasons Why the All-Clear Signal Might Be Premature for Regional Banks
Judging by the recent absence of scary headlines, one might conclude that the banking crisis touched off by Silicon Valley Bank’s March...
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Understanding the US Debt Ceiling
NEWS ALERT - U.S. Could Default as Soon as July if Debt-Ceiling Standoff Isn’t Resolved (The Wall Street Journal, February 15, 2023) What...
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Why Energy Stocks Decoupled from Crude Oil Price
Energy stocks (represented by the S&P 500’s Energy subindex) rose in the six months ending November 20, 2022, despite a massive drop in...
